TM 9-2320-279-10-2
Section II.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Features and Capabilities
a. Characteristics. The M984A1 vehicle is used as a multipurpose vehicle
capable of recovering and towing a full spectrum of loaded, wheeled vehicles.
This vehicle has lift and reach capability to perform maintenance assistance
associated with removing and replacing power packs and heavy components
from a wide range of wheeled and tracked vehicles.
b.
Capabilities.
(1) Operates in temperatures from -25_ to 120_F (-32_ to 49_C) and to
-50_F (-46_C) with arctic kit installed.
(2) Can ford water up to 48-in. (1 219 mm) deep for 5 minutes without
damage or without requiring maintenance before operation can
continue.
(3) Normal operating range of all models is 300 miles (483 km), based upon
154 gallons (583 L) of fuel and 100,000-lb (45 400 kg) GCWR, traveling over
mixed terrain. Varying loads, prolonged idle, use of power takeoff (PTO), offroad
driving, and climatic conditions affect operating range.
(4) Tiedown points located so vehicles can be restrained in all directions
during air transport in C-130, C-141, and C-5A type aircraft. Capable of being
transported by highway, rail, and sea.
c.
Features.
(1) Non-A2 and A2R1 model vehicles are equipped with an eight-cylinder,
V-type, 2-cycle, fuel injected, turbocharged diesel engine.
(1.1) A2 and A2R1 model vehicles incorporate a DDEC IV electronically
controlled, eight-cylinder, V-type, 2-cycle, fuel injected, turbocharged diesel
engine.
(2) Non-A2 and A2R1 model vehicles use an automatic transmission with
one reverse speed and four forward speeds.
(2.1) A2 and A2R1 model vehicles incorporate a push button automatic
transmission with one reverse speed and five forward speeds.
(3) Operator controlled 4-wheel/8-wheel drive and high and low range
transfer case for positive traction in areas of unimproved road surfaces.
(4) Power steering system consists of basic manual steering system with
hydraulic boost. Mechanical linkage also provides operator control in event of
hydraulic oil pressure loss.
(5) Fuel system includes one fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel-water separator, fuel
pump, secondary filter, fuel pipes, and fuel injectors.
(6) Two front and two rear towing eyes.
(7) Manual-release-type rear pintle hook which will allow towing of a
trailer.
communications during all phases of operation.
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